[transitive] (-ll-, NAmE -l-) to be the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as sth else
（大小、数量、价值等）等於，与…相等◆two plus two equals four (2+2=4)
2 加 2 等於 4◆Profits this quarter rose 50%, equalling the profits made in the whole of last year.
本季度的利润上升了 50% ，等於去年全年的利润。